Whirlpool washer the timer knob doesn't move.?

I have a 5 to 7 year old whirlpool washer. When I pull out the handle and move to rinse or spin it will do whatever it is supposed to be doing at that part of the cycle, but it keeps going. In other words I had a 2 hour spin cycle last night. It seems that everything works, but maybe the timer isn't working. I don't hear the tick tick tick that I would normally hear from the timer. does this sound like the problem and if so is it an easy fix?Whirlpool washer the timer knob doesn't move.?
Its an easy fix but not quite as T-Ray suggests. The timer escapement has failed and so you need a new (or rebuilt) timer assembly. The console lifts from the front to access the timer. There are two screws, one on either side of the console at the bottom front that need to be removed. This will allow the console to lift. Unscrew the timer knob counterclockwise, and pull off the timer dial. There are two screws that secure the timer to the console. Remove the screws. The timer has either one or two wiring harnesses which are removed by squeezing the ends of the plug inward and pulling the plug(s) off. There may be a ground wire to be removed as well. Timers can be purchased through most appliance parts stores (not Home Depot or Lowes). Phone and give them the Model number of your machine for an exact replacement. The serial/model plate should be located at the rear of the opening into the machine under the lid. Reverse the instructions for replacement. I hope this helps....Whirlpool washer the timer knob doesn't move.?
Its gone, get yourself a washmachine repairman out.. they are not that much really. However that part is awful. I think probably the most expensive thing on a washer. The repairman I had told me what caused it and I haven't had to replace one since. Here's what happens... if you pull out the knob to engage the washing cycle, then you need to have it in when you are selecting a cycle. When you pulll it and and also turn it, it is very hard on the gears.. After enough times, it dies.. goes bonkers and one of your most important electrical units is useless. Good luck...
sounds like you have a gear that might be loosing some teeth, or the timer itself inside the washer might be bad. No real way to test unless you want to disassemble your washer.
replace entire switch .
It sounds to me like the timer motor has either quit working or as someone else said, the gears have lost some teeth. Either way you need to replace the timer assembly. It is not really a difficult job. If you get your make and model number off the machine you can order a new timer on line or at a local appliance parts store.





Once you have the new timer, unplug the machine and remove the back cover from the control section of the machine. You will see the timer and it will have a lot of wires attached to it. Take your time and draw a diagram of the timer and indicate the wire color (don't forget the strip color, i.e. yellow w/ black strip) for each connection on the timer. Then remove the knob from the old timer (there may be a set screw holding it on) and then unscrew the mounting screws (usually under the knob). Now that the timer is loose from the panel, remove each wire in turn from the old timer and attach to the corresponding terminal on the new timer (the diagram is there incase there is not enough room to use this one wire at a time method). Once all the wires are moved to the new timer, attach it to the panel, reinstall the knob, reinstall the panel cover, and test it out.